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(University of Texas, Austin, Tarlton Law Library) includes twelve documents, from the 1824 Federal Constitution of the United Mexican States to the 1876 constitution ... [Read More]

Election Law Opinions
The Secretary of State is the chief election officer for the State of Texas. Section 31.004(a) of the Texas Election Code (the "Code") provides that, "The Secretary of State shall assist and advise all election authorities with regard to the application, operation, and interpretation of this code and of the election laws outside of this code." The Secretary of State will occasionally issue advice in the form of an official election law opinion. Generally, election law opinions are reserved for interpretations of election law that will have a significant impact on the election process. As a result of this provision and similar language contained in sections 31.001 and 31.003 of the Code, the Secretary of State responds to election-related requests from officials charged with election-related responsibilities. Individuals with duties of this nature include (but are not limited to): ... [Read More]

GUIDE TO LAW ONLINE: U.S. States and Associated Jurisdictions
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Congressman Ron Paul
Pharmaceutical companies have spent billions of dollars trying to get Washington to regulateyour dietary supplements like European governments do. So far, that effort has failed in America, in part because of a 1994 law called the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act. Big Pharma and the medical establishment hate this Act, because it allows consumers some measure of freedom to buy the supplements they want. Americans like this freedom, however-- especially the health conscious Baby Boomers. This is why the drug companies support WTO and CAFTA.They see international trade agreements as a way to do an end run around American law and restrict supplements through international regulations. ... [Read More]

DIR - Texas Justice Information Integration Initiative (TJI3) - Texas Legislation
CHAPTER 21. GENERAL PROVISIONS CHAPTER 22. APPELLATE COURTS CHAPTER 23. GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR TRIAL COURTS CHAPTER 24. DISTRICT COURTS CHAPTER 25. STATUTORY COUNTY COURTS CHAPTER 26. CONSTITUTIONAL COUNTY COURTS CHAPTER 27. JUSTICE COURTS CHAPTER 28. SMALL CLAIMS COURTS CHAPTER 29. MUNICIPAL COURTS CHAPTER 30. MUNICIPAL COURTS OF RECORD CHAPTER 31. ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION OF JUSTICES OF COURTS OFAPPEAL CHAPTER 32. SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION OF DISTRICT JUDGES FORCERTAIN DUTIES CHAPTER 33. STATE COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL CONDUCT CHAPTER 34. CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT; CANDIDATES FOR JUDICIALOFFICE CHAPTER 41. GENERAL PROVISIONS CHAPTER 42. STATE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY CHAPTER 43. DISTRICT ATTORNEYS CHAPTER 44. CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEYS CHAPTER 45. COUNTY ATTORNEYS CHAPTER 46. PROFESSIONAL PROSECUTORS CHAPTER 51. CLERKS CHAPTER 52. COURT REPORTERS CHAPTER 53. BAILIFFS CHAPTER 54. MASTERS; MAGISTRATES; REFEREES CHAPTER 55. OTHER COURT PERSONNEL CHAPTER 56. JUDICIAL AND ... [Read More]

About the Elections Division
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The Secretary of State is the chief election officer for the State of Texas. The Secretary of State’s Elections Division provides assistance and advice to election officials on the proper conduct of elections. This includes hosting seminars and elections schools, providing calendars, ballot certification, primary election funding, and legal interpretations of election laws to election officials. We also provide assistance to the general public on voter registration and other election issues through our 1-800 toll-free number, 1-800-252-VOTE (8683), and via the Internet at elections@sos.state.tx.us . ... [Read More]

Privacy and Security Policy
SOS may be required by law enforcement or judicial authorities to provide personally identifiable information to appropriate governmental authorities. SOS will cooperate with law enforcement agencies in identifying those who appear to be using its services for illegal activities. SOS reserves the right to report to law enforcement agencies any activities that officials of SOS in good faith believe to be unlawful. ...

For site management functions, information is collected for analysis and statistical purposes. This information is not reported or used in any manner that would reveal personally identifiable information. E-mail addresses will not be released to outside parties unless we are required to do so in connection with law enforcement investigations, legal proceedings, or as otherwise required by applicable state or federal law. ... [Read More]

Bureau of Justice Statistics Law Enforcement Statistics
Federal Law Enforcement Agency Census provides national data on Federal law enforcement agencies with arrest and firearms authority. Data collected include the number of officers working in the areas of criminal investigation and enforcement, police patrol and response, security and protection, court operations, and corrections, by agency and State. ...

Police Public Contact Survey represents a second stage in the development of a recurring statistical collection on citizen contact with the police. The Police Public Contact Survey was designed to address the mandate set forth by the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to collect, evaluate, and publish data on the use of excessive force by law enforcement personnel. Between July 1, 1999 and December 31, 1999, BJS conducted the nationwide police public contact survey of approximately 90,000 persons aged 16 or older to learn about their contacts with the police utilizing an updated and improved version of the instrument field-tested in May 1996. Results of the first pilot test were reported in ... [Read More]

State Seal of Texas
The state seal is required by law to be affixed to numerous documents, such as commissions for elected and appointed state and local officials; patents for land from the state; executive acts of the governor in criminal cases such as remissions of fines, reprieves, commutations of punishment, extraditions, and pardons; state bonds; and all official documents issued from the office of the secretary of state. By law the state seal also appears on gold and silver state coins; the Texas Distinguished Service Medal, which is awarded to citizens who have achieved conspicuous success while rendering outstanding service to the state; and all state aircraft except those used for law-enforcement purposes. ... [Read More]

A COMPENDIUM OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OLDER DRIVER PROGRAMS: TEXAS
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The Hidalgo County, Texas Sheriff's Office participates in the Hidalgo County TRIAD, which is group of community leaders, law enforcement agencies, state and federal agencies, health care professionals, and others dedicated to protecting senior citizens. L.A.W. Publication, Addison, Texas publishes a 30-page magazine, "Protecting Your World, Safe Living for You and Your Family," for the TRIAD, which is funded through advertising and grants. The TRIAD distributes 10,000 magazines annually through Hidalgo County and the Lower Rio Grande Valley for seniors and their families. Large portions of the magazine are distributed at the "Winter Texan Expo," where newly arriving seniors meet when relocating to the area for the warmer winter months. The free publication is available in English or Spanish. Three pages are dedicated to safe driving. The driving section addresses safe auto travel, how vision influences the driving process, how hearing loss can affect driving, medical conditions, alcoh ... [Read More]